Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Trail Dames Podcast
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| Episode #334 - Sheroes of the Trail | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:16:30 | |
Celebrating the fearless women who changed the hiking world, from Everest and the Andes in today's episode of the Trail Dames Podcast. Links- Honouring High Places: The Mountain Life of Junko Tabei - Honouring High Places: The Mountain Life of Junko Tabei Up, Up, Ever Up!: Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains by Anita Yasuda (illustrated by Yūko Shimizu) - Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains Annie Smith Peck Information - Annie Smith Peck | Pioneering Mountaineer & Explorer | Britannica Book featuring Annie Smith Peck - Annie Smith Peck Biography - A Woman's Place Is at the Top: A Biography of Annie Smith Peck, Queen of the Climbers Women of Discovery: A Celebration of Intrepid Women Who Explored the World by Milbry Polk and Mary Tiegreen Women of Discovery: A Celebration of Intrepid Women Who Explored the World Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #333 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (Epilogue) | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:12:48 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #332 - Haunted Hikes for Halloween | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:14:41 | |
Anna shares a few creepy hikes to celebrate Halloween! Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #331 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 18) | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:25:56 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #330 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 17) | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:12:34 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice https://www.firsthealth.org/medical-care/hospice-care/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #329 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 15-16) | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:17:04 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice https://www.firsthealth.org/medical-care/hospice-care/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #328 - Nicole Van Marle | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:49:08 | |
Bios- Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters
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| Episode #327 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 13-14) | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:21:04 | |
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters
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| Episode #326 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 3) | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:29:42 | |
Bios- Nicole van Marle is a social worker from the Netherlands. With a background in supporting people through social and personal challenges, she has dedicated her career to helping others improve their well-being. Currently, she is taking a one-year sabbatical to focus on personal growth and her journey as a pilgrim. Rebecca Mattern finds joy being outdoors and spending time with other humans and animals. She is currently reflecting on lessons from the Camino and discerning her call to ordained ministry in the PC(USA). Fabrizio - Originally from Mexico, Has worked as a consultant for major corporations in their environmental and sustainability efforts. Currently lives with his wife and 2 doggies in San Diego. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters
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| Episode #325 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 2) | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:22:10 | |
Bio- A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #324 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 1) | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:18:00 | |
Bios- Nicole - Nicole van Marle is a social worker from the Netherlands. With a background in supporting people through social and personal challenges, she has dedicated her career to helping others improve their well-being. Currently, she is taking a one-year sabbatical to focus on personal growth and her journey as a pilgrim. Rebecca - Fabrizio - Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters
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| Episode #323 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 11-12) | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:21:56 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice https://www.firsthealth.org/medical-care/hospice-care/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #322 - Silvia Resnik | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:38:01 | |
Silvia Resnik is a certified coach with a Master's degree in Business Economics. Her professional journey began as a kindergarten teacher, transitioned into HR Management, and eventually led her to entrepreneurship. On the surface, she had checked all the boxes: a fulfilling career, marriage, a beautiful home, and a well-structured life. Yet, despite these accomplishments, Silvia felt an inner void. Years of self-exploration led her to uncover that she is an alone-born twin—a revelation that provided some insight but didn't bring the peace she sought. The turning point came during her encounter with the Maasai people on a journey to Zanzibar. Their heart-centered way of living resonated deeply with her, igniting a profound shift in her life. Today, Silvia splits her life between Austria and Tanzania, blending coaching with Maasai-inspired wisdom to guide women who, despite outward success, yearn for inner alignment. Through her unique coaching style, she helps these women rediscover their inner voice and design lives filled with freedom and fulfillment. Committed to giving back, Silvia also supports Maasai women and children in forging paths toward independence through her charitable initiatives. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #321 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 9-10) | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:25:09 | |
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #320 - Jackie Kane takes on the Camino! (Part 2) | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:31:43 | |
Bio- A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #319 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 7-8) | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:13:20 | |
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #318 - Jackie Kane takes on the Camino! (Part 1) | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:36:58 | |
A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #317 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 5-6) | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:20:07 | |
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #316 Lagniappe - Wanna Be a Better Person? | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:16:27 | |
Guest Links- Nicole Williams on Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolewilliams_lcsw_cpc Lisa Carpenter's site - https://lisacarpenter.ca/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #315 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 3-4) | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:20:16 | |
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice https://www.firsthealth.org/medical-care/hospice-care/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #314 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 1-2) | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:13:18 | |
Red Squirrels, fir scales and Moonstone jackets….Liteshoe is preparing for the 100-Mile Wilderness. Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #313 Lagniappe - Finding Your Perfect Hiking Group (part 2) | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:17:55 | |
Finding it hard to make friends as an adult? All you need is to find your tribe…your hiking tribe! Part 2 of this 2-part series lists some of the things you can look for and some of the groups that are out there! Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #312 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 30-31) | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:16:34 | |
Orange kites, dogs with rocks and lots of moose scat…. Maine does NOT disappoint! Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice https://www.firsthealth.org/medical-care/hospice-care/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #311 Lagniappe - Finding Your Perfect Hiking Group (part 1) | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:17:09 | |
Finding it hard to make friends as an adult? All you need is to find your tribe…your hiking tribe! Part 1 of this 2-part series lists some of the things you can look for and some of the groups that are out there! Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #310 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 28-29) | 27 May 2025 | 00:16:11 | |
Struggles with time, 'putting up' grouse and signing next to legends…… Liteshoe hikes on. Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice https://www.firsthealth.org/medical-care/hospice-care/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #309 Lagniappe-Songwriters in the Outdoors | 20 May 2025 | 00:14:26 | |
What better music to listen to than music inspired by the beauty surrounding us on the trail? Enjoy these three hiking songwriters on your next trek! Guest Links- Adam Ruzzo Website - https://adamruzzo.com/home Adam Ruzzo Fireside Chat on YouTube - https://youtu.be/uZvUQXYcnyw?si=5ZLIT4PW0nVPcEzv James Bishop on NHNPR - James Bishop Website - https://www.sofarsounds.com/artists/james-bishop Will Overman Website - https://www.willovermanmusic.com/ Will Overman Article - https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/hiking/trail-troubadour-a-musician-finds-his-way-outdoors/ Will Overman - https://youtu.be/lpyAcOhsnDwConnect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #308 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 26-27) | 13 May 2025 | 00:11:04 | |
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #307 Lagniappe - How Good Are Your Manners? | 06 May 2025 | 00:16:09 | |
Whether you are a seasoned hiker or fresh and new to the trail, we could all use a little brush up on good manners on the trail. Links- Hiking Etiquitte from the NPS - Hiking Etiquette (U.S. National Park Service) Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #306 - Laura Clark | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:37:27 | |
Laura M Clark grew up in Southern California. She moved to Colorado in her 20s, and has enjoyed hiking there ever since. She has summited over 600 peaks above 13,000′ solo, including being the first woman to solo summit all the Colorado 14ers, as well as the centennials. After each hike, she writes trip reports for each one and publishes them on her blog, which is read by fans all over the world. She has been a Girl Scout since she was 6 years old, and a Girl Scout Volunteer for over 20 years, leading multiple Troops from Kindergarten through High School in outdoor survival skills, cookie sales, travel, and rocketry. She still volunteers today. Laura has a Bachelors from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and a Masters from the University of Colorado, Denver. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #305 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 25) | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:14:06 | |
Lite Shoes tackles the most famous, and difficult, mile on the whole AT! Yep, she has finally hit Mahoosuc Notch! Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #304 - Ginger DeHaan (part 2) | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:42:39 | |
My name is Ginger DeHaan; my trail name Iris. I'm a mother of eight, grandmother of four, wife of a Chef, and wrangler of three sassy dogs. I also teach first grade at a title one school in upstate South Carolina. Each year I pretend thru-hike my students. Last year we did Bama-to-Baxter. This year, we completed the Eastern Continental Trail (ECT). Next year we will school calendar year Triple Crown!!! From Leave No Trace Principles to Trail Magic, we incorporate as much love and respect for the outdoors as possible. As well, I am Appalachia. I did not realize just how much until I started hiking on and around the AT. Each time we go to the trail we find more and more direct family history. I have had the opportunity to walk the footsteps of my ancestors who called regions of the trail home. I'm in the beginning stages of sharing what I do in the classroom on Instagram, Facebook (pending), and YouTube. If you'd like to follow along, check out the links below. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #303 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 24) | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:13:27 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice https://www.firsthealth.org/medical-care/hospice-care/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #302 - Ginger DeHaan (part 1) | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:40:10 | |
Guest Bio- My name is Ginger DeHaan; my trail name is Iris. I'm a mother of eight, grandmother of four, wife of a chef, and wrangler of three sassy dogs. I also teach first grade in the Piedmont region of South Carolina. Each year I pretend to thru-hike my students. We have hiked Bama to Baxter twice, the Eastern Continental Trail, and this year we are doing a border-to-border school calendar year Triple Crown with time to run the Iditarod. From Leave No Trace to Trail Magic, I incorporate as much hiking culture and community as possible while instilling a true love of nature for all our students. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #301 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 22-23) | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:15:28 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #300 - Tami Brooks | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:42:01 | |
Tami Brooks is a freelance travel writer and author living in East Texas. When she's not out on the trails or kayaking, you can find her on her back deck plotting her next adventure. Tami loves to blend her experiences in nature with her writing, sharing her passion for the outdoors and travel with others. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #299 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 20-21) | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:18:22 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #298 - Amanda K. Jaros | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:41:32 | |
Amanda K. Jaros is the author of In My Boots: A Memoir of Five Million Steps Along the Appalachian Trail and 100 Things to Do in Ithaca Before You Die. She is the editor of Labor of Love: A Literary Mama Staff Anthology. Her literary nonfiction has appeared in journals and magazines including Flyway, http://Terrain.org , Newfound, Appalachia, and elsewhere. She served in a variety of editorial positions, including editor-in-chief, at Literary Mama for ten years. She lives in Ithaca, NY with her husband and son, where she serves her community as a County Legislator. Find her at Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #297 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 18 [pt. 2]-19 ) | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:21:17 | |
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #296 - Amazing Women, Amazing Writers! | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:29:08 | |
We have three extraordinary writers coming up on the Trail Dames Podcast and today we share their stories of Colorado wildlife in the dark, the hope and anxiety of the AT approach trail and the undeniable call of the Grand Canyon. And no worries, Lite Shoe will be back next week!!! Guest Links- Amanda K Jaros - http://www.amandakjaros.com/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #295 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 17-18) | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:23:13 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-madison.shtml First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #294 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 15-16) | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:15:33 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - http://www.mountwashington.org/cam/deck/index.php First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #293 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 13-14) | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:19:10 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #292 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 10-12) | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:20:07 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #291 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 8-9) | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:19:22 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #290 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 6-7) | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:18:38 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #289 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 4-5) | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:20:13 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice Hospice Services at FirstHealth | Quality End-of-Life Care Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #288 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 3) | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:13:05 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #287 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 1-2) | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:16:07 | |
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters Finally, as promised, the coveted recipe for: Jan Lite Shoe, AT Class of '03 | |||
| Episode #286 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 30-31) | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:15:38 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||
| Episode #285 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 29) | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:13:14 | |
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters | |||